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Absolutely, there’s a way to streamline this process. Most accounting systems have a feature that allows you to handle money received more efficiently by only recording it in the general ledger once it's actually part of a bank deposit.

Here’s a general approach:

Record the Payment: When you receive money, you can initially record it in a “Pending Deposit” account or similar. This account temporarily holds the money until it is deposited into the bank.

Create a Deposit Entry: Once you deposit the money into your bank account, you’ll then create a bank deposit entry that transfers the funds from the “Pending Deposit” account to your actual bank account.

General Ledger Entry: Ensure your system is set up to only post the amount into the general ledger once the deposit is confirmed. This way, the general ledger reflects the actual bank balance without separate entries for each payment received.

You might want to check the settings or preferences in your accounting software to ensure it's configured this way. If you're using a specific software, the steps might vary slightly, so consulting the user guide or support team for that software can also be helpful.

It sounds like you're looking for a way to streamline how received payments are recorded in your general ledger, specifically by consolidating them into a single entry when they are included in a bank deposit.

In many accounting software systems, there are settings that allow you to do this. For instance, you can typically choose to post payments directly to the bank deposit instead of creating separate entries in the general ledger. This way, when you make a bank deposit, it will only show the total amount deposited in your general ledger, rather than individual payments.

Check the preferences or settings in your accounting software for options related to payment processing or bank deposits. If you're unsure, it might also be helpful to consult the software’s help documentation or reach out to their support team for guidance. Hope this helps!